The Soldier by Sam Braidwood.
An early childhood rhyming book that details the career of "The Soldier". The second book of a series unfolding fun stories about interesting characters performing their everyday occupation. This book has a touch of humour through a mixture of sophisticated and simple vocabulary with emphasised text of the rhyming words which is perfect for developing emergent literacy skills in young children.
Key Features
The Soldier is the second book of the 'livelihood' children's book series with characters appearance based on real people performing in their everyday occupations as a form of dedication or appreciation for having a positive influence in the Author's life.
This character's appearance is based on his friend Steve who tragically passed away when they were younger. He was wonderfully talented, respectful, polite, healthy and fit young man who possessed the stature and physique of a brave Soldier.